JACKSON TWP. – Cooper Kurtz Disposal, a trash container business based in Cuyahoga County, is setting up local operations.
For owner Mike Cooper, it's a matter of coming home. Cooper grew up in Canton and is a McKinley High School graduate.
"It's cool to be back with a business," said Cooper of his return to Stark County. "I'm happy about that. This is my hometown."
Cooper Kurtz has reached an agreement to take on the container service business at four Earth 'n Wood sites operated by Kurtz Brothers Landscaping. That includes the Earth 'n Wood site at 5335 Strausser St. NW.
Cooper Kurtz provides container and hauling services. The containers are used at construction and demolition sites, factories and businesses.